Navarino, WI

Navarino is a quiet rural community tucked into southern Shawano County, sitting about 25 miles northwest of Green Bay and 25 miles north of Appleton. It works well as a peaceful country retreat for commuters who work in either metro area. Wide-open farm fields, quiet country roads, and the Wolf River winding along the western edge define the area, offering plenty of elbow room and privacy.

Life here revolves heavily around the outdoors, anchored by the massive 15,000-acre Navarino Wildlife Area. Residents enjoy direct access to wetlands, forests, boat launches, and both the Wolf and Shioc rivers for fishing, paddling, and hunting. The local Navarino Nature Center also keeps a busy calendar of outdoor programs and maintains miles of scenic trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing year-round.